Veteran services at Paradise Memorial Funeral Home
Veteran families in Milwaukee, WI can turn to Paradise Memorial Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include life celebration chapel, chapel, and reception center, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,995 for basic burial and $2,655 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, military honors, graveside ceremony, life tribute memorial videos, and memorial webcasting. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include life celebration chapel and chapel.
Published pricing at Paradise Memorial Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,655. That places direct cremation roughly 8% below the Wisconsin median ($2,885). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 28 miles from Paradise Memorial Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 539 funeral homes in Wisconsin. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Paradise Memorial Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,655. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Paradise Memorial Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Paradise Memorial Funeral Home is located at 7625 West Appleton Ave. in Milwaukee, WI. You can reach the home at (414) 461-8000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Paradise Memorial Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Paradise Memorial Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, preplanning, burial services, military honors, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Paradise Memorial Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Paradise Memorial Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Paradise Memorial Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of God in Christ, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Paradise Memorial Funeral Home apart
- Second-generation family ownership under Marcel A. Clarke and Camelia L. Clarke since 2016.
- On-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones without outsourcing.
- Specialization in veteran services, including benefits assistance and military honors, with veteran staff members.
- Life Celebration Chapel designed for personalized experiences, encouraging home videos and pictures.
- Educational initiatives like the 'Social Media Etiquette for Death and Funerals' AMA Web Series.
- Caregiver Appreciation Awards Program to recognize hospice caregivers.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Ceremony
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · Milwaukee Waukesha County Funeral Directors
- · Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
- · Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
- · Prince Hall Masonic Family
- · Unity Grand Chapter O.E.S.
- · Sarah’s Joy Chapter #8 O.E.S.
Specialties
- · Veterans Benefits
- · Personalized Cremation Services
- · Preplanning
- · Social Media Etiquette
- · Customizing Memorial Service for Different Cultures and Religions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of God in Christ, Non-denominational Christian.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.